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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Young old elderly of either genders in the age group of 65-74 years. ? Participants who are able to follow the commands, who can ambulate with or without walking aid for at least 3 meters. ? Participants with mild to moderate impairment of balance according to the Berg balance scale with a score of 21-56 .
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Reported injuries of the lower limb preceding 6 months, paresis, or any deformities in the upper and lower limbs that might influence balance. ? Older adults who have had recent surgeries such as upper limb, spine, and lower limb amputations and joint replacement surgery. ? Diagnosed severe cases of cardiovascular, respiratory, and psychological conditions. ? Elderly participants with diagnosed vestibular and neurological conditions like stroke, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Risk of fall, Gait Speed , Timepoint: baseline, at 2nd week and at 4th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of lifeTimepoint: baseline, at 2nd week and at 4th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy